Born to Thrive Podcast

I'll say it: grind mentality/culture makes me cringe. Getting 4-5 hours of sleep a night and bragging about it isn't a badge of honor. It will catch up to you eventually. Sleep is so important to our long term success! I want to share with you my thoughts on productivity in 2022, a model you can use to help your productivity, and why you should ditch the grind mentality.   Time Stamps:   (0:18) Ta...

It's easy to focus on what we are lacking in our lives. I want to remind you of the power of gratitude and focusing on the good. I want to share a story from my life to drive this point home and remind you that acknowledgement is the ultimate power.   Time Stamps:   (0:17) Talking Gratitude (2:35) Focusing on the Good and Positive (6:30) The Individual Matters (7:27) Acknowledgment is Power (10:14...

My recent career change along with a conversation with a friend sparked this episode on why you know more than you think. My intention since I started work is to work hard and overdeliver and I continue to do that at BuffBunny but I still have moments of panic when it comes to my work being evaluated. I've been able to change my mindset on how to take criticism and it's made a huge difference. Lis...

A recent Tiktok commentor on Andrew's account got me to thinking how much I've matured when it comes to insecurity within relationships. In my past, I would have worried, stalked the other girl, compared myself, and go down a spiral. Now, I am in a much more secure place and know the value I bring. Listen in as I explain how I have built this confidence and security.   Time Stamps:   (0:20) Andrew...

Are you a chronic people pleaser or a recovering people pleaser? Have you found the line between helping people and being that people pleaser? I have struggled with this a lot in my life and wanted to talk about the difference between things in your control vs the things outside of your control and how to handle both.   Time Stamps:   (0:20) Diary of People Pleaser (0:55) Helping People vs People...

Change is never easy but sometimes it's necessary to grow into the next version of yourself. I've recently been going through a lot of changes professionally and, along with sharing them with you, wanted to remind and give you permission that you can change as well.    Time Stamps:   (0:18) To Change or Not to Change? (1:40) How I’m Changing (6:16) Giving Yourself Validation (7:06) Habit Changes (...

Sometimes, it's better for you if you don't care. Instead of letting others ruin your day, stepping back and not being emotional about the situation can be the best thing for you. Listen in as I explain more and recommend a calming routing I think you'll enjoy.   Time Stamps:   (0:20) It’s Cool Not to Care (2:38) Letting Others Ruin Your Day (3:37) Ryan Holiday’s Ego is the Enemy (4:55) The Boys R...

Are you relying on motivation to reach your goals and feeling stuck when you aren't feeling motivated? As harsh as this may sound, motivation isn't the answer. You need a strong desire and why for what you're doing to see it all the way through. Listen in as I explain more!   Time Stamps:   (0:25) Explaining Motivation (1:42) Are You Lacking Desire and Your Why? (5:10) What’s the Worst That Can Ha...

I want to talk about finances in today's episode but tell a story around it to drive the message home. I bought my first car when I was in high school and that Toyota Camry got me everywhere and was perfect for me up until very recently with regular costs to maintain it and Chewie. I've been planning to buy a new car for a little awhile now, finally pulled the trigger, and… felt nothing. Listen in...

Starting a series but not a series… semi-regularly on Monday's giving you a dose of motivation and today's Monday Motivation is on you guessed it… ACTION! I want to talk about why you overthink, why labeling leads to limiting yourself, the purpose of practicing gratitude, and more!   Time Stamps:    (0:22) Monday Motivation (2:18) Defining Overthinking (4:45) Labeling and Limiting (6:38) Practicin...

We've all heard the saying, "you are the 5 people you surround yourself with" but what does that actually mean? I want to explain from a few different perspectives why this is very true in life and why you should be mindful of the access you give to others in your life.   Time Stamps:   (0:40) Becoming Who You Surround Yourself With (3:40) Andrew and I’s Example (7:45) Giving Access to Your Life (...

I was at a Buffbunny retreat recently and one of our many amazing conversations sparked this episode. We were talking about how we used to play victim to our circumstances and then we learned how to overcome that. One of the girls said, "It's the victor vs victim mentality" and I absolutely loved that! Listen in as I explain what it is!   Time Stamps:   (0:28) Victor vs Victim Mentality (3:27) How...

You were probably told as a child that giving up meant quitting and that was the only way you could fail (or maybe you hear and believe that today). There's some truth to this but there is also some nuance we need to talk about. As I've started a new chapter in business, this is something I struggled heavily with for a few months before coming to the realization I did. Listen in and found out what...

I am officially back from my a little over a month break from podcasting and I HAVE MISSED IT! A lot has happened over the last month plus and I want to fill you in on it all, the professional direction I'm heading towards, and why you deserve to be successful. Time Stamps:   (0:18) Don’t Call it a Comeback (2:30) Scattered in So Many Directions (5:20) The Grind Mentality (7:10) Sara Blakely Examp...

I've had many points in my life I wanted to give up on everything. There was a point I attempted the literal definition of that. Thankfully, I'm still here and you will be too. I want to share why you need to keep going even when it feels like you can't.   Time Stamps:   (0:20) Keep Going (3:45) Getting Out What Needs to Get Out (5:00) What’s the Worst That Will Happen? (6:32) Why I Train So Hard...

Coming in hot with the title today to celebrate 100 episodes of the Born to Thrive podcast! Whether this is your first episode, you've been listening since Day 1, or somewhere in between, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. With that, I think this is an important topic to discuss is that of change. Our capacity to change and how we will grow and change as we age. I want to give you so...

After a breakup whether it's a friend or significant other, it can be easy to fall into the trap of regret and questioning your decision. We miss their presence but something was off with the relationship. In today's episode, I want to explain some of the signs that the breakup was necessary.   Time Stamps:   (0:20) Signs the Breakup was Necessary (2:20) Inspired by The Guilt Trip Movie (4:00) Wha...

It's easy to let what others think about you dictate your thoughts and actions. I've definitely been there! What's helped me with this is consistently checking in with myself about my morals, values, and what I stand for. This reminds me who I am and why I must stand firm. I'll explain more in the episode!   Time Stamps:   (0:20) How to Not Care What Other People Think (0:50) Thank You for Listeni...

If you passed on tomorrow, would you regret anything? Would you be "satisfied" with the life you've lived? I had a conversation with a friend about this topic and it got me to thinking about what's important in life. What I still want to accomplish. Are you doing the things now that older you will be proud of? Listen in and let me know your thoughts!   Time Stamps:   (1:12) Would I Regret Anything...

A recent Tik Tok sparked this episode and I won't spoil the story I have to share here but the main premise of this story is discussing the importance of communication over reaction. What we think is happening sometimes is the exact opposite and taking action on that assumption could be detrimental to other people. Listen in as I explain more!   Time Stamps:   (0:20) Sparked By a Tik Tok (4:08) Si...

I learned recently that I have a certain socializing threshold before it starts to weigh on me. It's nothing against the new friends I have made in Houston because I think socializing is amazing. My boundaries were being tested throughout this process. I told my friends this and they were super supportive. One friend even said, "You are my competition". If you're interested in what he meant by tha...

As a coach, I'm often asked, "How do I get my significant other to lose weight?" And my answer has always been, "Lead by example." I recently reflected on how I was spending my time with balancing socializing with building my business and I was recently told by a good friend that I was "their competition" in a good way. How are you leading by example? Listen in as I explain more!   Time Stamps:  ...

We are not born with confidence; we build it. The best way in my opinion to build your confidence is to ask yourself a very important question: "What's the worst that can happen?" If you honestly answer that, it's not as bad as you think. I want you to take some time soon for yourself, undistracted, to sit with your own thoughts and get clear on your confidence. Listen in as I explain more!   Time...

Had an ego flair up event happen recently and I wanted to share it on the podcast because I think it's an important topic. Our ego can be an indicator of a misalignment between how we perceive ourselves and reality. Listen in as I explain a real life example and what you can do about your ego.   Time Stamps:   (0:50) Ego Coming In Hot (3:10) Where’s My Credit? (7:50) Important to Spend Time with Y...

The cliche is true but this probably isn't the episode you think it's going to be. I'm not talking about missing an ex, I'm talking about living intentionally. We live in such a crazy fast paced world that it can be hard to savor the current moment and want to skip to the good part as the Tiktok and song suggest. I think we miss a lot of life when we do that. Listen in as I explain more.   Time St...